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Meet the Team

AJ Lowery

Field Surveyor

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BIOGRAPHY:AJ Lowery joins our team after 12 years as an Apprentice Electrician. His primary responsibility at MEP Engineering includes field survey. His electrical field work background gives AJ unique knowledge on site survey. This knowledge allows him to easily recognize existing conditions that need MEP Engineering to address during design. He works directly with our Tenant Improvement Team on a weekly basis assisting them in meeting the tight deadlines that TI work demands. Because of his unique work experience, AJ is frequently brought on to larger renovation projects to identify and analyze complex building’s branch circuit wiring.

Outside of work, AJ has a young son and absolutely loves being a dad. He enjoys camping and watching a variety of sports. AJ’s favorite foods are Mexican and BBQ.

Alicia Gerber

Mechanical Project Designer

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BIOGRAPHY:Alicia came to MEP Engineering in October 2012 after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Following her Bachelor’s Degree, Alicia decided that she wanted to learn more, and received her Associate’s Degree in CAD at Westwood College of Denver.

Alicia was born and raised in Billings, MT with her younger brother. She is super crafty; give her a thrift store piece of furniture and she can turn it into a work of art with just some paint and upholstery. In July of 2015, craft projects took a back seat when Alicia and her husband Tyler welcomed their little baby boy into the world.

EDUCATION:B.A. in Interior Design, AA in CAD, Westwood College of Denver, Denver, CO

Alyssa Stump

Administrative Assistant

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BIOGRAPHY:Alyssa started at MEP as a temporary receptionist and moved her way to Administration Assistant in March, 2014. As our company Administration Assistant, she creates an excellent experience for our clients. She is organized and friendly and enjoys helping clients both on the phone and in person. Our clients remember her warm smile because it brings joy to the office.

Alyssa is a Colorado native that enjoys hiking and camping. She also has her own business called Paradise Hemp which allows her to use her passion for designing and selling jewelry online.

Amanda Faith

Business Development Manager

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BIOGRAPHY:Amanda came to MEP Engineering in March of 2012 after 7 years in the hospitality industry. She is experienced in all aspects of business management and marketing. She develops, promotes and executes MEP Engineering’s strategic sales and marketing plan. Her proven experience in developing “big picture” goals, coupled with excellent execution of all the details continues to lead MEP Engineering to grow in new directions. Her prompt and systematic servicing of all corporate accounts through consultative relationship development results in “Win-Win” business partnerships built on trust and mutual growth.

Amanda has a beautiful one-year-old daughter named Emery and is an excellent mom. Amanda enjoys playing soccer, softball, hiking and running half marathons.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Business Marketing Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Amber Howlett

BIM Coordinator

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BIOGRAPHY: Amber joined us in February 2011. As an experienced CAD Operator, she was quickly promoted to our BIM Coordinator Position. As our industry explores the deeper benefits of BIM, Amber leads the effort to ensure all project models are set up according to correct project standards. Outside of work, Amber enjoys movie and game nights, as well as going camping and hiking.

She relished traveling to Mexico and the Caribbean and plans to travel more in the future. She likes to stay active by playing volleyball, softball, mini golf, and Frisbee golf. Amber has a cat named Milo with a big personality. Amber is a Colorado native who grew up here with her two brothers and one sister.

Amy J. Brummet

Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer

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Amy was a welcome addition to the MEP team in early 2017. Raised by family members in the industry, she joined it in 2003. She recently completed the HVAC/plumbing design for a 120,000 GSF middle school building in Papillion La Vista School District. During this project, she was creative and focused on energy efficiency to incorporate ventilation controls, day lighting, high volume-low speed fans, and geothermal heat pumps.

In her personal time, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Monte, and two kids, Brenna and Tripp. Amy and her family moved to Colorado from Nebraska and are having a great time exploring the Denver area. Her hobbies also include reading, cooking, and spoiling the family dog (Great Dane – Great Pyrenees mix), Tank

Austin DiGirolamo

Drafter

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Austin joined the MEP drafting team in August 2017. He has an AutoCAD certification and is currently attending Red Rocks Community College working towards his Applied Science for Engineering Graphics-Architectural.

Austin enjoys looking at architecture and watching buildings come to life from the design phase to through construction. Austin's hobbies include skateboarding, fixing cars, photography, going to the mountains, and attending concerts at Red Rocks.

Braden Lawson

Drafter

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BIOGRAPHY:Braden joined MEP in January of 2017 as a drafter. He is currently pursuing a drafting degree at Arapahoe Community College and his anticipated graduation date is 2020. Growing up around architects, Braden enjoyed hand drawing plans and still has some of them to remind him to follow his dreams.

Braden is a Colorado native. He loves the outdoors, skydiving, and scuba diving. Braden’s family encourages his love for traveling and he plans to travel as often as he can.

Brett Wixson

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:In September of 2016, Brett joined MEP Engineering as a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 23 years of experience working at MEP consulting firms. Brett’s favorite project so far was the Hewlett Packard Dining Hall and Data Center at their 335,000 SF facility in Greeley, CO. On this project, his team acted as the commissioning agent as well as doing the MEP engineering/design as the prime consultant.

Brett has been married to his wife, Regina, for 26 years and they have two boys named Andrew and William. Andrew is a junior at Baylor University and Will is a senior in high school. Brett loves to travel, especially to the UK to tour the castles. When he is not traveling, Brett’s favorite pastimes are hiking, rock climbing, fishing, and spending time with his family.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, CO

Brian Clement

Electrical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Brian has been with MEP Engineering since February 2012. He previously attended Colorado School of Mines and majored in Mechanical Engineering. Brian is especially interested in LEED Design Projects. Brian and the TI team have a project turnaround time of 5-7 days. Despite this pressure, they are absolutely fantastic at what they do!

Outside of work, Brian is a Colorado Native that loves to homebrew his own beer, collect records and go hiking. He also enjoys long road trips through our beautiful Centennial State. Brian has gone on numerous cross country road trips with his friends and family.

Bryan Wagar

Electrical Project Designer

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BIOGRAPHY:Bryan joined our drafting team as a Revit Drafter in August of 2015. He has several certificates in architecture and construction technology including Basic Drafting, Intermediate Drafting, and CAD Professional Upgrade.

Bryan really enjoys watching football and basketball as well as making the most of the beautiful Colorado outdoors. In his free time, he likes to go hunting, camping, fishing, riding ATV’s, and snowboarding. Although he really enjoys Colorado, Bryan is originally from Wisconsin and he is a huge fan of both the Packers and Badgers. Along with sports and the outdoors, Bryan is an excellent father to son named Jason.

Byron J Brake

Plumbing Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Byron became a member of our Mechanical Engineering team in November 2013. As an experienced, licensed master plumber, he brings real-world knowledge to MEP that allows him to produce highly- functioning and cost -effective designs.

Byron is a proud Colorado native who grew up in Aurora with his three brothers and two sisters. He is an excellent father of three boys. He loves fishing, hiking, boating, and mountain biking with his wife and kids. His other hobbies include cooking, photography, classic cars, and playing bass. His favorite getaway would include traveling to Steamboat Springs and enjoying some deep dish pizza!

Chris Barnhart

BIM Coordinator

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BIOGRAPHY:Chris has been a Drafter with MEP Engineering since September 2010. Before joining us, Chris achieved his Associate’s Degree at ITT Technical Institute. He is an excellent, versatile team member.

Chris enjoys staying active by playing sports, including our softball team the Ninjaneers! He also really enjoys watching NFL and NBA games. Chris is originally from Tulsa, OK.

EDUCATION: A.S. ITT Technical Institute, Tulsa, OK and Denver, CO

Clara Muller

Electrical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Clara is an Electrical Project Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the engineering field. She performs electrical, lighting, and photometric engineering design services as well as team coordination for all electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings with other team members, contractors and vendors. She has provided site evaluation, design development, construction document and construction administration for new construction as well as renovation projects. Her project knowledge ranges from churches, to retail and restaurants.

Clara and her husband Andrew have four boys Andrew, Alex, Addison, and Anderson. They love spending time with their boys and spend most their free time attending the boy’s sporting events. Clara also really enjoys relaxing, watching movies, and working out.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Dan J Giesing, P.E.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Dan joined the MEP team in November of 2016. He came with 20 years of experience in the field. He obtained a BS in Systems Engineering from West Point, NY. Thus far in his career, one of his favorite projects was the renovation of the Art Gallery building in the historic core at Stanford University. He enjoyed the opportunity to be part of a great project team that conquered the several technical challenges involved with modern equipment and performance in a historic building.

Outside of work, Dan loves to spend time with his three boys Oliver, Ian, and Simon. They are currently working on turning a toolshed in their backyard into a fort.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Systems Engineering, United States Military Academy,West Point, NY

ASSOCIATIONS: ASHRAE

David Carvalho

Drafter

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BIOGRAPHY: David joined our drafting team in June, 2014. He studied Drafting and Design at George Stone Technical Institute in Pensacola, Florida and has 12 years of drafting experience. David has a tremendous amount of experience working on government projects, including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and State Department.

David enjoys a wide variety of recreational activities including keeping tarantulas. He has a great sense of humor which makes the work atmosphere a fun and entertaining place to be. David grew up in Pensacola, Florida. He and his wife loved to come to Colorado for vacation. They enjoyed Colorado so much, that they decided this was the place they wanted to spend the rest of their lives and moved here.

EDUCATION:George Stone Technical Institute, Pensacola, FL

Dennis Moyer, P.E.

Senior Electrical Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Dennis has over 40 years of experience in electrical consulting and design. As a former owner/principal of his own consulting engineering firm, he understands the issues owners and tenants have operating a business. He believes that functionality and budget on projects are very important. He has the knowledge and insight necessary to assemble complete and accurate electrical designs. Dennis likes to stay busy; he is always working on a project, no matter if it is work related or a personal project.

He is happily married to his wife Patti and they have two beautiful daughters. In addition to their family, they also have three dogs and two cats. Dennis loves to travel to Hawaii and go to My Brother’s Bar in Denver to get the best burger in town! When Dennis gets the time he really enjoys playing golf.

EDUCATION:M.B.A. in Marketing, 1991, University of ColoradoB.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1979, University of Colorado

REGISTRATIONS:Colorado, Utah

Donne Puckle

Drafter

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BIOGRAPHY:Donne joined MEP as a Drafter in early 2017 with seven years’ previous experience in the AEC industry. When he first joined this industry, he focused primarily on graphic design until AutoCAD caught his attention. Donne became intrigued with AutoCAD which lead him to becoming an excellent drafter.

In his spare time, he enjoys staying active by hiking, mountain climbing, and backpacking. He also makes time to go camping and travel.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Geology, Northern Arizona University, AZ

Dylan Cannon

Mechanical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Dylan has been a Mechanical Project Engineer with MEP Engineering since April 2016. He came to MEP straight after finishing his BSE in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. Dylan enjoyed creating a solar oven during college, a hands-on project which involved a great deal of teamwork and creative thinking. The oven was created for under twenty-five dollars, was made almost exclusively of cardboard and mylar, and cooked eggs within two hours in the AZ winter.

Dylan was born in California, then moved to Arizona for college, and ended up in Colorado to join the MEP team. Dylan’s hobbies include Krav Maga, which is a form of self-defense. He took up the art four years ago as a way to get exercise and plans to become an instructor in the near future. Dylan has also recently begun leather crafting, which he is still new to, but really enjoys.

Eric C. Collins

Mechanical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Eric came to MEP to join our Tenant Improvement team as a Mechanical Engineer in October 2016. He attended CU Boulder to gain his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Chemistry. He is excited to put his knowledge from school to use!

Eric enjoys staying active and has been a competitive jump roper for 16 years. He also was a member of the USAJR All-Star team for 4 years. While being a part of this team he got the opportunity to travel, compete, perform, and train other Jumpers on a world scale. He is proud to have 7 national titles, 2 grand national titles, and one world title in competition.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Chemistry, Colorado University at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado

Freddy Topete

Drafter

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Freddy joined the MEP Drafting team in 2017. He chose this industry to create a fuller understanding of MEP systems while going to school to become an Architect.

During his free time, Alfredo enjoys Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. He likes to go fly fishing and hunting

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B.A. in Environmental Design in Architecture, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Gabrielle Tobin

Electrical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Gabi is a dedicated employee who brings two years of experience to our company. She is working on her degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a huge buff’s fan. She joined the MEP Engineering team in January of 2013. One of her favorite projects was Studio Como. It was a very small project, but still very design intensive. She loved learning about the relationship between the client, owner and utilities. Gabi also learned about the importance of creating and maintaining excellent documentation during this project.

When Gabi is not working, she loves dancing, crafting and playing sports. She was born and raised in Texas with her older brother Victor. She loves to travel back there to see her friends and family. One day, she dreams of travelling to Greece and Spain. Gabi has a 2-year-old English bulldog who loves to visit us here at our MEP office and is always welcome!

EDUCATION: Currently working towards a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Greta Petry

Human Resources

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BIOGRAPHY: Greta joined us in May of 2015. She has a background and education in psychology with a specialty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Some of her favorite areas include training and development, career development, mentoring and communication.

She recently moved to Colorado from Minnesota. Greta and her husband Nate have two dogs, one is a six-year-old Shiba lnu and the other is a four-year-old Black Lab and Pit-bull mix. The latter was originally a foster dog until the couple fell in love with him and couldn’t give him up! Greta grew up in Minnesota and went to college in Wisconsin. She then moved to Seattle for grad school and then eventually moved to Colorado. She enjoys refinishing furniture, making quilts, doing yard work and spending time with her son Hudson.

Jeff Carney

Associate, Senior Electrical Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Jeff is part of our Senior Operational Team. He came to MEP with over 11 years of experience in the field and continues to expand his knowledge. Jeff’s design experience includes production of construction plans, system specifications and coordination between various disciplines, clients, and owner representatives on a variety of projects. He also has experience with Commercial and Residential projects such as Office, Retail, Restaurant, Office/Warehouse, Schools, Churches and Multifamily projects.

Jeff is the 5th generation in his family of Colorado natives. He was one of four siblings. However, he was the only male in the family growing up. He now has a wife and a little boy of his own. He enjoys spending time with family, teaching his son sports, fishing, and life lessons. He is a Denver Broncos and MMA fan. Jeff enjoys trips to the mountains and vacations to Hana, Hawaii. However his most memorable vacation experience took place in Vietnam where he got to shoot an AK47 in a jungle near Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), see the Da Nag beach on the South China Sea and got caught in a huge thunderstorm in Mekong Delta.

Jeff Scanlan

Mechanical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Jeff joined MEP’s Tenant Improvement team as a Mechanical Project Engineer in October of 2016. Before joining the team, Jeff worked hard to earn his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. He is learning quickly and beginning to apply his knowledge on projects.

Jeff enjoys playing any and all sports, however his favorites to play are hockey and basketball. He also loves to spend time traveling to the mountains where he has spent a lot of his life. Other activities Jeff takes pride in are attending concerts and trying new kinds of beer at different breweries around Colorado.

JJ Martinez

Drafter

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JJ joined the MEP drafting team in December of 2017. She is currently pursuing an Architectural CAD certification at Arapahoe Community College, and has a Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado Boulder. With two years of prior experience in Interior Design school, her Revit and basic CAD classes are what helped her make the decision to become a Drafter at MEP. In her free time, JJ loves to travel and hike. Her favorite travels were to Spain and Iceland.

Jonathan J. Rodriguez

Senior Plumbing Designer

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In May 2017, Jonathan was brought on board the MEP Engineering team as a Plumbing Designer. His favorite project involved revisiting design standards to overcome pressures from different sump/sewages pump systems while still managing to climb up hill with the effluent to reach the point of a gravity feed sewer system. Jonathan enjoys all forms of art and loves to incorporate that into each of his designs.

In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys working and playing with Cars. He also has a passion for being in the mountains whether that is hiking, biking or climbing

Karena Broman-Ballas, P.E., LEED AP

Client Relations Manager

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BIOGRAPHY:Karena is responsible for coordination, production and design of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems to satisfy client as well as building objectives while maintaining building code requirements. She has been in this industry since 1994. She produces construction plans, system specifications and cost analyses. She also provides coordination between various disciplines, clients and owner representatives.

She is a Colorado Native who enjoys spending time with her family, running, and cheering on her kid’s sports teams. Both Karena and her husband grew up being the only child in their families. In addition to their kids, they also have a large Great Dane that thinks he is a lap dog!

EDUCATION:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

REGISTRATIONS:Colorado

AFFILIATIONS:LEED AP

Katrina DeBoer

Drafter

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BIOGRAPHY: Katrina is one of our talented and dedicated drafters. She came to MEP after college and loves what she does. She graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Environmental Design with an emphasis in City Planning. One of her favorite opportunities was getting to design an apartment complex in Boulder where she worked with a fourth grade class. The majority of students lived in the project area and she got to hear their insightful feedback about the design. It gave her joy to see how much the fourth graders cared about their surroundings.

Katrina played three years of Club Soccer at CU Boulder and continues to play for fun in her free time. She grew up visiting San Diego and enjoys traveling there twice a year.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Environmental Design with an emphasis in City Planning, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO

Kendra Seusy

Payroll/ Accounts Payable

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BIOGRAPHY:In February 2005, we gained a great employee in Kendra. She came to the firm with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science. She has now been in the field of accounting for over fourteen years. Kendra is a very fun and active individual. In her free time she loves to going hiking and running.

She has a passion for traveling the world. Kendra has a welcoming personality that makes the office a better place. She is an excellent mother and wife.

Kevin Przytarski

Director of Operations

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BIOGRAPHY:Kevin brings over 17 years of electrical engineering experience to our team. He acts as the Electrical Operations lead and is responsible for all daily operations of the company. Kevin also performs the coordination, production, and design of power distribution, lighting, and fire detection systems to satisfy client/building objectives while maintaining building code requirements. Kevin’s design experience includes production of construction plans, system specifications, and coordination between various disciplines, clients and owner representatives on a variety of projects.

Kristy Wyche

Accounts Receivable / Recruiting Coordinator

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Kristy joined the MEP team in December of 2017. Graduating from the University of Colorado Denver with a Bachelors in Business Administration and Marketing, Kristy was the Accounts Receivable Specialist for an active retirement community in Aurora. As MEP’s Accounts Receivable and Recruiting Coordinator, she brings a variety of skills and experience to our Marketing Team. Kristy is a Colorado Native; she has lived in Parker her whole life. Her spare time is mainly spent driving her daughter, Leigha to piano lessons, recitals and competitions. She also enjoys being on the lake, boating, fishing and wakeboarding.

Lauren Richey

Marketing Specialist

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In December 2017, Lauren joined the MEP Marketing Team as Marketing Specialist, previously working for an architectural firm in Tampa, Florida. Lauren graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelors in English and Journalism, working with multiple marketing agencies and the Tampa Tribune before finding her calling in the A/E/C industry. In her free time, Lauren swims competitively for USA Masters Swimming and enjoys taking her two dogs hiking.

Mardi Jones

Electrical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Mardi is an Electrical Project Engineer with MEP Engineering, Inc. with over 8 years of experience in the engineering field and over 11 years’ experience in the Telecommunications/Information Technology Industry. Mardi co-ordinates, produces and designs all electrical systems. Her skills include production of construction plans, system specifications and cost analysis while maintaining building code requirements.

In her free time, Mardi enjoys devoting her time to dog rescue, roller derby and playing the bass, violin and singing in her band Fiction Eight. She is happily married to her husband Matt and they have a beautiful one-year-old daughter named Vivian. Mardi’s family has three dogs, two cats and three chickens.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO (In Progress)

AFFILIATIONS:BICSI – studying to become RCDD Certified

Mark Brown

Senior Mechancial Engineer

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Mark is one of our Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Engineers. He is responsible for the design of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems including the production of construction plans, specifications and system cost analysis, as well as coordination between the various disciplines, clients, and owner representatives. Mark has over 25 years of experience in mechanical/plumbing building systems design for many types of facilities.

He is a wonderful father of three boys named Kyle, Mason, and Austin who he adores very much. Mark really enjoys restoring old muscle cars and traveling to Las Vegas. One day he hopes to travel to Hawaii.

EDUCATION:

A.S.S. in Engineering Drafting College, Lakewood, CO

Mark D. Kirst

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Mark started with MEP in December of 2016 with twenty-five years in the industry. He is currently registered in both Colorado and California. One of Mark’s favorite projects was Clovis Community Outpatient Center because he enjoyed the challenge of designing the mechanical systems to meet California OSHPD standards and working with the project managers to oversee the system installation. Mark truly values working the client and MEP team to provide a mechanical system that exceeds the client’s expectations.

In Mark’s free time, he enjoys woodworking, camping, and fishing with his family.

Mark Stratman

Electrical Project Engineer

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Mark came aboard the MEP team in November 2015 as an Electrical Project Engineer. He specializes in residential and commercial buildings. He is a very dedicated individual who graduated from Ecotech Institute with his AAS in Electrical Engineering with a 4.0 GPA. Mark really enjoys the outdoors and loves to partake in biking, golfing, hiking, camping and snowboarding. He likes to spend his spare time working on cars or anything mechanical. His interest in working on mechanical projects was inspired by his first car which happened to be a ’69 Camaro. Besides cars and the great outdoors, Mark really enjoys watching the Broncos and Nebraska Corn Huskers.

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A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ecotech Institute, Aurora, CO.

REGISTRATIONS:

OSHA Certified

Matt Decker

Drafter

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Matt Decker is a proud fifth-generation Colorado native. He attended ITT Technical Institute and achieved his Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design. He started in the industry in 2008. Matt joined the MEP Engineering team in October 2013 and he enjoys taking a hands-on approach to the projects he designs.

Being a Colorado native, he enjoys the outdoors. He bikes, hikes snow shoes and skis. He is a die-hard Bronco fan and enjoys watching the games. Matt is the youngest of his siblings including three older sisters. Matt loves to travel as much as he can.

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A.A.S. in Drafting and Design, ITT Tech, Denver, CO

Melissa Downing

Electrical Project Designer

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Melissa joined the MEP Drafting team in June 2014, and currently has over six years of experience in the field. She also gained a multitude of experience in management and project management. She attended Colorado State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Journalism.

She proudly states that she is a die-hard Broncos fan. Melissa has lived in Colorado most of her life and plans to stay here. She loves outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting.

Michael W. Rogers, LEED-AP

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Michael joined MEP as a Senior Electrical Engineer in December of 2016. He came with 38 years of experience in the industry and a passion for what he does. His favorite project was a 4th Avenue & Jackson custom residence because it was a rare opportunity to provide full electrical lighting design for a high end private residence with attached historic western art gallery. He also enjoyed working on the Museum of Discovery in Fort Collins, CO and the Drug Enforcement Agency in Centennial, CO because he was able to provide electrical design while overcoming challenges.

Michael is an active member of IES Denver Section, was on section Board of Managers for 12 years, and has served as President of the Section. He has been, and will continue to be, very active in the industry. As a native, he has a strong tie to Colorado and enjoys bicycling, hiking, and photography.

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Mitchell Sawin

Electrical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:Mitchell has over 10 years of experience in the engineering field. Mitchell performs electrical, lighting and photometric engineering design services as well as team coordination for all electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings with other team members, contractors and vendors. Mitchell is lead electrical designer for the T.I. team. He has provided site evaluation, design development, construction document and construction administration for new construction as well as renovation projects. His project knowledge ranges from tenant finish, commercial, education, office buildings to warehouse/industrial buildings.

Mitchell was born and raised in Gardnerville, Nevada before moving to Las Vegas for college. Following college, he moved here to Colorado. Mitchell’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and volunteering with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. He also likes to watch sports such as football, NASCAR, and competitive shooting. Mitchell and his wife Stephanie have four children, Madison, Bailey, Lincoln and Hudson. They also have two dogs that are part of the family: Izabelle and Jack.

EDUCATION:A.S.S. in Business Management, The College of Southern Nevada

Nick Seitz, E.I.

Electrical Project Engineer

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Nick joined our engineering team in March of 2015 after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Colorado Denver. His design experience ranges from the smallest of tenant improvements to large new construction.

Nick is originally from Hawaii and lived there for most of his life but moved to Colorado seven years ago. He appreciates the change of pace here, including the winter weather! For fun, he studies geography, demographics, and elections. Nick also enjoys classic 80’s films, and wishes they would stop remaking them.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Colorado University at Denver, Denver, Colorado

REGISTRATIONS:

E.I. in Colorado

Nick Wen

Drafter

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Nick came to MEP with two years of experience in building systems operation and management. He joined the MEP drafting team in early February of 2016. In addition to working at MEP full time, Nick is also currently finishing his Associates of Applied Science in Engineering Technology at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado.

In Nick’s personal life, he really enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking and rock climbing. However, he also enjoys time indoors playing the bass guitar/banjo, cooking, and drinking wine. Nick’s favorite sport is hockey and is a huge New York Rangers fan.

Nimma Eftekhari

Plumbing Designer

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Nimma joined MEP Engineering as a drafter in 2012. With over 12 years’ experience in drafting, he is a valuable team resource. He has experience in commercial kitchen design, drafting fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler design. He really enjoys larger projects such as Union Station Apartments and Delgany Lofts in Denver.

Outside of work, Nimma enjoys fixing up his car. He also relishes archery and going hiking. Although Nimma likes to stay active, he also likes to kick back with a relaxing movie at home.

Paul Bellemare

Electrical Project Engineer

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Paul joined the MEP team as an Electrical Engineer in September 2016. He is passionate about working on medical facilities and commercial office buildings due to the complexity of the projects. However, he also has experience working on various other types of projects including fire stations, banks, schools, and churches.

Paul was born and raised in Massachusetts, but has spent the majority of his life in Florida. After two ski trips and a summer vacation Estes Park, Paul and his family were sold on the healthy culture and active lifestyle Colorado provided and decided to stay in 2009. Snow or shine, Paul loves to be in the mountains participating in hiking, camping, boating, jeeping and riding in his Harley.

EDUCATION:

A.S.S. in Engineering, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA

Randy R. Rinker P.E., LEED AP

Technical Advisor and QC Director

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Randy joined MEP in June of 2017 as a Technical Adviser and Director of our mechanical quality control team. He has experience in multiple areas of the HVAC industry including twelve years in equipment sales, representing manufactures products ranging from custom air handling equipment to terminal devices. Randy started his career in consulting engineering with primary emphasis in healthcare design. He has a passion for HVAC, improving indoor environments, applying energy efficient solutions and designing complex mechanical systems. Randy also has a strong connection to people and enjoys mentoring.

Randy is happily married and has two beautiful daughters. He spends majority of his time supporting his daughters’ and attending their sporting events. He enjoys riding his dirt bike, fly fishing, golfing, and snowboarding.

Roger Crawford

Principal

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BIOGRAPHY:

As one of three founding Principals with MEP Engineering, Inc., Roger has 15 years of experience in the engineering consulting field, with an emphasis on electrical, fire alarm, and telecom building systems. Roger is responsible for the design of systems including production of construction plans, specifications and system cost analysis, as well as coordination between various disciplines, clients, and owner representatives. His wide range of project experience, including mechanical HVAC design and plumbing design, has enabled him to bring many different approaches to projects whether it is an approach to solve a budget consideration or to provide unique design solutions to a project. His education as an Architectural Engineer has allowed him to expand his knowledge into the mechanical and plumbing disciplines enabling him to truly understand all the systems within a building. With the ability to visualize a project from start to finish, difficult building system problems become very clear and concise.

Roger has been happily married to his wife Carla for over twenty-three years. They have two wonderful children, Jessica who is sixteen years old and David who is twenty years old. Roger finds pleasure in spending time with his family, staying active and running his business. He also enjoys playing soccer and softball for the MEP Engineering softball team.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1994

Russel Stutz

Plumbing Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:

Russel is a versatile Mechanical and Plumbing Designer with over 25 years in the field. His project experience ranges from hospitals, hospitality properties, educational spaces and government locations to office, and aviation properties. He studied Design Technology at Utah Valley Community College and is affiliated with ASPE. One of his all-time favorite projects during his career was the new International Terminal at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, NV due to the size and complexity of the project.

In his spare time, Russel enjoys working on projects around his home and watching sports.

EDUCATION:

A.S. in Design Technology, Utah Valley Community College, Orem, UT

AFFILIATIONS:

ASPE

Tom Lolley, LEED AP

Principal

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BIOGRAPHY:

As a founding Principal of MEP Engineering combined with over thirty-five years of experience in engineering, Tom contributes a high level of quality design as well as a strong desire for building and maintaining long-term client relationships. He sets an example by providing great customer service, paying attention to detail, providing internal quality control and developing new business. Tom has held management positions in engineering, marketing, and business development. His strong background and diverse knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing and fire protection systems has allowed him to deliver design excellence and add value to projects, resulting in a high level of client satisfaction.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time in the sunshine and hanging out with his family and especially is son Connor who is fourteen years old. Tom also enjoys golf, even when the game isn’t always “nice to him.” If you ever visit Tom’s office, you will find all sorts of purple gear that represents the Kansas State University Wildcats; he is a huge fan! Tom has an outgoing and fun personality. He encourages laughter in the office which helps create our great working environment

EDUCATION:

A.S.S. in Technical Engineering, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas

AFFILIATIONS:

ASHRE, ASPE, LEED AP

Tom J. Tarrant

Mechanical Project Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY:

Tom Tarrant joined the Engineering team as a Mechanical Project Engineer in May 2013. Tom brings over 30 years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering industry. His specialties in recent years include educational and medical facilities—he takes a great interest in both. Tom coordinates, produces and designs of all mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems including production of construction plans, system specifications and cost analyses while maintaining building code requirements.

Tom’s hobbies include mountain biking, surfing and golf. He also enjoys traveling and he tries to go to Hawaii or someplace tropical at least once a year. As far as sports are concerned, Tom really likes motocross, flatrack, road racing, and basically anything with two or more wheels. Tom has been married to his wonderful wife Stacie for 23 years and they have a son, Nate who is attending college at Colorado State University. They also have a small Pomeranian named Joey.

EDUCATION:

Coursework in: CAD, Fire Science, and Engineering.

Travis Butler

Mechanical Project Engineer

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As one of MEP Engineering’s Mechanical Design Engineers, Travis brings over six years of experience as an engineer in both low and high-rise facilities. He is a Colorado Registered E.I. and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in General Engineering from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.

Travis has a passion for gravity sports including snowboarding, downhill mountain biking, and heli-skiing. He really enjoys watching hockey and is a huge Colorado Avalanche fan! He has two turtles named Tweedle and Tenacious. Travis has lived with his sister and parents in Colorado since he was six months old. Travis will be marrying his fiancée in January 2016 in Switzerland!

Travis Middlebrooks, E.I.

Electrical Project Engineer

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Travis joined our Engineering team as an Electrical Project Engineer in November of 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Architectural Engineering and Construction Management. Travis brings six years of experience to the company and is currently a registered Engineer Intern with the State of Colorado. His specialty in recent years includes electrical design on a variety of projects including: Major League Sports and Event Venues, K-12 Educational Facilities, and Multi-Family Residential Complexes.

Travis loves to snowboard, play disc golf, and hike. He is also an important team member of our MEP Engineering softball team. He finds pleasure in traveling and his favorite vacation spot is a tie between Hawaii and Costa Rica. Travis was born in Houston, Texas, and moved here with his parents when he was seven years old. He and his wife Kristin have two boys Parker and Brady.

Whitney Pinkham

Drafter

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In February 2017, Whitney joined MEP’s drafting team. She is currently wrapping up her certificate in CAD from Arapahoe Community College, with an expected completion date of 2017. Whitney is very excited to use her knowledge obtained from college and has enjoyed work on both mechanical and electrical drafting here at MEP.

During her free time, she enjoys going out for short hikes with her dog Jadie and creating small art projects.

EDUCATION:

B.A. in Psychology, Western State College Gunnison, CO

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MEP Engineering, Inc. is a new generation engineering firm established in 2004 and centrally located in Denver, Colorado just east of the thriving Denver Tech Center.

According to the Building Owners and Managers Association International, “Class A” buildings are the “most prestigious buildings competing for premier office users with rents above average for the area. Buildings have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence.

The LEED System is designed to rate new and existing commercial, environmental, institutional and high-rise residential buildings for environmental performance from a “whole building” perspective over a building’s lifecycle.